Written by

Jeff Matthews
jmatthews@thetowntalk.com

The coliseum as envisioned by architects at Barron Heinberg & Brocato bears little resemblance to the antiquated, nearly 50-year-old arena on Louisiana Highway 28 West in Alexandria.

It is instead a state-of-the-art facility. One that catches the eye of passing motorists and inspires "oohs" and "ahhs" from visitors. One that can land events whose organizers wouldn't look twice at the current coliseum. ...